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New Year's Resolutions

Hey guys, I just realized that no one here has started a thread about New Year's resolutions. They do that around the world, right?
If they don't, it's basically where you pick a good habit to try to continue through the entire new year (2012). I'm sure everyone knew that though.

Resolutions are basically a US and Canada thing. I've never done them because I figure, why should I wait til Jan 1st? If I wanna change something, I change it immediately. I don't really get the celebration of a new year... never have, probably never will. But I still go out with friends while I'm confused.

I don't think I'm like this anymore, though many on this forum might think otherwise.
As I've grown up some. back in the day. I even use myself as an example. reflected on things that happened in the past. I have a better understanding of things now. At least I can admit it now. I have somehow caused this situation by mentioning how I used to act on here. how I've changed. I'm a relatively normal poster now

It happens all over the world as far as I know. In The Netherlands is always a popular subject.

I've never done them because I figure, why should I wait til Jan 1st? If I wanna change something, I change it immediately

I feel the same, however, January 1st is an easy way to look back on the past year and see what you did. You can also use it as an ultimatum for your self. That's why so many people choose this particular date. More logically, if anything, it should be ones birthday. But then we can't all discuss it at the same time.

My resolutions would be to finish my studies, finish all the projects I'm doing. Get my self a job with a future and move out to live on my own again. Though I started with this a few months ago and so far I'm doing quite okay I think.

Sorry, I was thinking of the ball drop/kissing at midnight thing. Resolutions are in quite a few westernized countries.

Jan 1st is totally arbitrary as the start of a new year, though... you can look back on the last year at any time. Why did we all agree to Jan 1st?

A birthday would actually make more sense, because we'd all be reminded throughout the year. Someone has a birthday, and people ask what their resolutions are... and then they're reminded of their own. Seems like there'd be more success that way.

I don't think I'm like this anymore, though many on this forum might think otherwise.
As I've grown up some. back in the day. I even use myself as an example. reflected on things that happened in the past. I have a better understanding of things now. At least I can admit it now. I have somehow caused this situation by mentioning how I used to act on here. how I've changed. I'm a relatively normal poster now

I don't think I'm like this anymore, though many on this forum might think otherwise.
As I've grown up some. back in the day. I even use myself as an example. reflected on things that happened in the past. I have a better understanding of things now. At least I can admit it now. I have somehow caused this situation by mentioning how I used to act on here. how I've changed. I'm a relatively normal poster now